Michelle Castano Staff Writer September is known as national Yoga Month. On Sunday, Sept. 30, the Broward County community was invited to participate in “Yoga with the Fins.” Yogis from all ages and walks of life gathered under the Miami Dolphins Training Facility, known as “the bubble,” for a fun-filled and free admission event. …Continue Reading Are you downward dog for the Dolphins?
Stephanie Sylvester Editor-in-Chief From the beginning to the end of October, spooky vibes are in the air. Scary movies, costumes, decorum and celebrations take over the community at every corner. Whether you plan to trick or treat or harvest and carve pumpkins, Halloween is a holiday for all ages to enjoy fun festivities and…Continue Reading
Liana Martell Contributing Writer A showcase of stories were presented through dances which highlighted the unheard voices and experiences of colored women within hair salons, stereotypical beauty standards and the society in which they live in. From Brooklyn, New York to South Florida, the non-profit dance company, Urban Bush Women, presented their most recent…Continue Reading Urban Bush Women performs at Bailey Hall
Jacqueline Michaud Contributing Writer When there is a will, there is a way. The will in 2016 was to help students improve their grades and understanding of two essential writing crafts- researching and citation checking. Through creating the Walk-In Research Clinic & Citation Check Event Program, BC South Campus Faculty Librarians Lori Albrizio and…Continue Reading BC takes #factchecking to a whole new level
Michelle Castano Staff Writer Cyber security is definitely a major factor in present day society. With the use of smart phones, individuals are more connected than ever. We have phone applications for a myriad of functions, including banking, social media, and even dating apps. Facebook recently had a security breach, unwillingly releasing sensitive information…Continue Reading New One Access app protects students’ accounts
Michelle Castano Staff Writer “Yass Queen” is now a modern day colloquialism. The phrase can be seen as positive reinforcement, even empowering; moreover, it can be applied to any gender. Gender can be defined as the state of being male or female, which is typically used with reference to social and cultural differences rather…Continue Reading GSA hosts Art of the Drag to show gender performance
Michelle Castano Staff Writer Broward College hosted its eighth annual Women in Distress presentation and Q & A in the South Campus Performing Cultural Arts Theatre on Oct. 17. The presentation was hosted by the Psychology and Nursing clubs at BC. According to Women in Distress, domestic violence can be defined as a pattern…Continue Reading BC’s Eighth Annual Women in Distress event a success
Stephanie Sylvester Editor-in-Chief The Funky Buddha kicked off its first political dinner of the fifth season on Oct. 10 to discuss Broward’s returning initiative: A Penny for Transportation. Broward County Commission District 6 and mayor of Hollywood, Beam Furr, and Opinion Page Editor for the Sun Sentinel, Rosemary O’Hara, engaged in insightful discussion regarding…Continue Reading Discussion over Penny for Transportation at Village Square
Stephanie Sylvester Editor in chief The fall season is made for cooler weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and delicious holiday food with your family. But it’s also made for finding time to snuggle up on the couch with a bag of potato chips to binge-watch your favorite TV shows that you have been waiting for…Continue Reading 10 fall tv shows you don’t want to miss
Erick Mendez Staff Writer This story has next to nothing to do with Republican Ron DeSantis. A true opposition to their competition would not risk placing their own credibility into doubt. Over the last few weeks Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has made suggestions and movements that bring his progressivism into question. Beginning with…Continue Reading Does Andrew Gillum Really Want to Win?